Exterior mirror housing vibrates or is loose | Power folding mirrors are not synchronized (if equipped) | SYNCHRONIZE the power folding mirrors. |
Exterior mirror mounting nuts loose | TIGHTEN the exterior mirror mounting nuts. REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation). | |
Aftermarket air deflector/stone shields | If possible, REMOVE the aftermarket parts and ROAD TEST the vehicle. If the concern is no longer present, ADVISE the customer that the aftermarket components were causing the undesired vibration. | |
Exterior mirror glass vibrates or is loose | Exterior mirror motor mounting screws loose Exterior mirror glass loose | PRESS the center of the exterior mirror glass up, down, left and right to make sure the exterior mirror glass is seated correctly. If the exterior mirror glass is still loose, REMOVE the exterior mirror glass. INSPECT the exterior mirror backing plate for damage. INSPECT the exterior mirror motor mounting screws and TIGHTEN if necessary. If the exterior mirror backing plate is damaged, INSTALL a new exterior mirror glass. REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation). |
Wind noise | Foam gasket between exterior mirror housing and door is misaligned or damaged | VERIFY the gasket is in good condition. If necessary, REPOSITION the gasket between the exterior mirror housing and the door. The foam gasket is not serviceable and if it cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new exterior mirror. REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation). |
Exterior mirror is not correctly fitted to the door | VERIFY there are no gaps between the exterior mirror and the door. If necessary, LOOSEN the exterior mirror nuts and REPOSITION the exterior mirror as necessary. REFER to: Exterior Mirror (501-09 Rear View Mirrors, Removal and Installation). | |
Exterior mirror impact damage | INSPECT the exterior mirror to ensure that there is no damage to the housing or glass. |
Pinpoint Tests
A Single Mirror Is Inoperative (Without Memory Mirrors)
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 124 for schematic and connector information.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
The exterior mirror control switch supplies voltage and ground to the exterior mirror motors based on switch inputs. Each exterior mirror shares a common circuit for both up/down and left/right movement.
Possible Causes
Wiring, terminals or connectors Exterior mirror control switch (integral to the front door window control switch) Exterior mirror
Visual Inspection and Diagnostic Pre-Checks
Inspect the suspect exterior mirror for damage or obstructions.
NOTE: Clean the entire mirror assembly and glass to assist in verification of the customer concern and/or impact damage. Do not clean any mirror glass or housing with an ice scraper, razor blade, abrasive pad, harsh chemicals or petroleum based cleaning products, as these may damage the mirror glass and/or housing.
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